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| Q. |
The Loktak Lake on which a hydroelectric project was constructed is situated in the State of |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Manipur | |
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Explanation: Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in north-east India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis on it, is located near Moirang in Manipur state. The, Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is the last natural refuge of the endangered sangai or Manipur brow-antlered deer, one of three subspecies of Eld's Deer, covering an area of 40 km2, is situated in the southeastern shores of this lake and is the largest of all the phumdis in the lake. It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply. |
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